Median DOL Salary
$63,363
Total DOL Filings
415
Companies Hiring
119
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Gainesville, GA$63,363
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Gainesville, GA is 4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Gainesville
Highest-Paying Occupations in Gainesville
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $68,769 | -30.2% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $64,250 | -33.6% | 13 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $22,277 | -39.9% | 39 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $18,720 | -42.7% | 9 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $16,952 | -55.4% | 108 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Georgia
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Georgia.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $229,190 | 460 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,190 | 1,160 |
| Anesthesiologists | $206,890 | 600 |
| Chief Executives | $201,750 | 5,440 |
| Dentists, General | $195,820 | 3,260 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $194,210 | 80 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $174,600 | 970 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,170 | 17,560 |
| Financial Managers | $163,450 | 22,720 |
| Pediatricians, General | $162,290 | 850 |
Salary Trend in Gainesville, GA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Gainesville, GA has a cost of living index of 91.0, which is 9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,890 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $68,769 | $75,570 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $64,250 | $70,604 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $22,277 | $24,480 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $18,720 | $20,571 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $16,952 | $18,629 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Gainesville, GA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Gainesville, GA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.